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First Australia Level III Thermography Course a Success

Mitcham, Australia December 20, 2013 – IPI Infrared recently held the first Infraspection Institute Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course in Mitcham, Victoria. A total of eight thermographers from Australia attended and achieved their Level III certification in best practices for infrared thermography. The course was taught by IPI Infrared’s Brenton Ward and Jim Seffrin, Director of Infraspection Institute. Both gentlemen are highly experienced, Level III professional thermographers.

Level III Class Attendees

Following the class, Mr. Ward had this to say: “We are thrilled with the opportunity to advance infrared training and certification in Australia. Our Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course is a first for our region and an important step in the advancement of thermography.”

Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® is a three-day course focused on best practices for infrared inspections and associated activities. Focusing on information vital to the long term success of an infrared inspection program, the course covers advanced topics related to developing, implementing, and managing a successful infrared inspection program.

Brenton Ward

The Level III course curriculum includes, but is not limited to: the latest thermographic applications, hardware and software, current industry standards and specifications, Australian and NFPA safety standards, marketing and promoting an infrared inspection program, thermography as legal documentation, heat transfer analysis software, current industry certification criteria, and how to develop and implement standards-compliant written practices and procedures.

Jim Seffrin, Director of Infraspection Institute, adds “We are very pleased to be working with IPI Infrared and to support their efforts to advance thermography as a science and a profession. We wish to congratulate all Level III graduates and we look forward to supporting your future thermographic endeavors.”

Mr. Ward concludes, “Our Level III training is a must for all professional thermographers wishing to unlock the true potential and value of their infrared cameras. We look forward to hosting future Level III classes and invite all thermographers to join us in achieving this important professional recognition.”

IPI Infrared is Australia’s leading supplier of thermal imaging systems and thermographer training. They are the exclusive providers for Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® training courses in Australia and New Zealand.